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Illnau-Effretikon

View of Billikon – Kyburg Castle loop from Illnau-Effretikon

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Switzerland
Zurich
Pfäffikon
Illnau-Effretikon

View of Billikon – Kyburg Castle loop from Illnau-Effretikon

Moderate

4.6

(8)

32

hikers

View of Billikon – Kyburg Castle loop from Illnau-Effretikon

03:55

13.8km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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1.75 km

View of Billikon

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Good visibility in all seasons.

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2.50 km

Viewpoint

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3

3.29 km

Cozy forest tobacco with a fireplace

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4.42 km

Kyburg Castle

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After the easy ride along the Töss, the climb to Kyburg begins. A steep 160 meters in altitude! But the effort is definitely worth it, because the castle of the …

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4.45 km

Long and steep stairs that are located between the entrance of Kyburg Castle and the wooden bridge over the Töss.

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5.14 km

The Kyburg Bridge or Linsental Bridge was built in 1845/46 and reinforced in 1941.
It is the oldest wooden bridge in the city that still stands in its original location. …

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7

5.50 km

There's always something going on along the cup. Lots of great places to stay or grill

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7.89 km

Töss Valley Loop Trail

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The paths are in very good condition, there are cozy rest areas and fireplaces, and there is always a bench in a beautiful spot. If you have time, go during the week.

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8.92 km

Bruni Bridge over the Töss

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By the way, this covered wooden bridge is the Bruni Bridge, it was built in Pfungen in 1839 and moved here in 1974.
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13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

918 m

600 m

471 m

171 m

101 m

Surfaces

8.76 km

3.30 km

996 m

416 m

186 m

101 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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